International Panorama · 43rd Edition
A TALE OF LOVE AND DESIRE
UNE HISTOIRE D'AMOUR ET DE DÉSIR
Director
Leyla Bouzid, Leyla BOUZID
Country
France, Tunisia
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Language
French
Premiere
Egyptian Premiere
Synopsis
Follows Ahmed, an 18-year old, French of Algerian origin, who meets Farah, a young Tunisian girl. He discovers a collection of sensual and erotic Arab literature and falls in love with Farah and he tries to resist the desire.
Cast
Sami OUTALBALI, Zbeida BELHAJAMOR, Diong-Kéba TACU, Aurélia PETIT
Producers
Sandra DA FONSECA
About the Director
Born in Tunisia in 1984. Studied French literature at the Sorbonne, where she joined La Fémis’ Directing department. After working on several award winning short films, she directed her debut feature, “As I Open My Eyes” in 2015. The film was presented at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival, before winning more than forty international awards and achieving success during its simultaneous theatrical release in France and Tunisia. “A Tale Of Love And Desire” is her second feature film.
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